Redo Rescue: Bare-Metal Recovery Without the Headaches
What Is It?
Redo Rescue is a live Linux-based recovery tool focused on full disk imaging, bare-metal restore, and emergency system recovery. Unlike some backup solutions that require setting up agents, servers, or background daemons, Redo runs entirely from bootable media — USB or ISO — and performs point-in-time snapshots of disks or partitions.
It’s built for moments when the system won’t boot, but you need everything back the way it was — fast. Whether it’s a ransomware attack, a broken update, or a wiped laptop, Redo Rescue gives a simple interface to clone, back up, and restore machines with zero reliance on the original OS.
Capabilities
Feature | Description |
Full Disk Imaging | Backs up entire disks or partitions to external or network locations |
Bare-Metal Restore | Recovers entire systems without needing an installed OS |
Live USB Environment | Runs from bootable media — no installation required |
Automatic Network Mounts | Supports CIFS, NFS, SSH for backing up to remote shares |
Scheduling via Cron | Scriptable backups possible in advanced use |
No Cloud or Licensing | 100% free and open source, with offline operation |
Partition Tools Included | GParted and fsarchiver for manual disk layout control |
Simple GUI | Beginner-friendly, point-and-click interface |
Deployment Notes
– Runs outside the OS: Must boot from ISO or USB — cannot run inside a live Windows/Linux system.
– Linux-based: Underlying system is Debian; supports ext, NTFS, FAT, btrfs, and more.
– No incremental backups: Always performs full image backup and restore.
– Network backups need setup: For CIFS/NFS, credentials must be entered at runtime.
– Not for file-by-file restores: This is for full machine snapshots only.
Installation Guide
1. Download ISO
– From https://redorescue.com (latest stable build)
2. Create Bootable USB
– Use tools like Rufus (Windows), dd (Linux), or Etcher.
3. Boot the Target Machine
– Choose “Redo Rescue” from the boot menu.
4. Connect to Network (Optional)
– Configure Wi-Fi or Ethernet if saving to/from network storage.
5. Select Backup or Restore
– Choose source disk, target destination (local or network), and start process.
6. Confirm Completion
– Once backup or restore finishes, shut down or reboot the system.
Usage Scenarios
– Emergency restore after a system crash or failed OS update.
– Cloning workstations for classroom or lab environments.
– Imaging laptops before handoff or repair.
– Preparing recovery USBs for IT support teams.
– Backing up systems before risky maintenance or testing.